Good looks continue to play a huge role in today's society, bigger than ever, and since they usually disappear with age, more and more people, but especially women, are opting for anti-aging techniques. While offers vary from one specialist and clinic to the other, some procedures never fail to provide satisfactory results.
1. Skin Resurfacing
Skin resurfacing involves removing the superficial layers of the skin, by chemical peeling, micro-needling, or the plain use of skincare products.
Chemical peel solutions contain AHA (alpha-hydroxy acids), TCA (trichloroacetic acid) or phenol. AHA peeling does not require sedation or anesthetics and produces no pain (just a mild tingling or short stinging during application). TCA peeling is preferred to other peeling agents in the treatment of wrinkles, blemishes, and pigmentary changes for its reduced bleaching effect.
Phenol peels penetrate deeper, which makes them a better choice for rough or sun-damaged skin. Their main benefits are: effective reduction of wrinkles (fine lines or deep creases); correction of pigmentary blotches and brown spots caused by age; minimization of vertical lines around the mouth; and treatment of some pre-cancerous skin conditions
Micro-needling uses a device with clusters of tiny needles that prick the skin in order to stimulate collagen production, thus improving the appearance of old scars and wrinkles in all skin types. Studies have demonstrated an impressive 60 to 70 percent improvement in the appearance of large acne scars after 4-6 treatments. Micro-needling is preferred to other cosmetic procedures for the fast recovery period it offers (just 2 or 3 days).
Resurfacing treatments also include the use of skin resurfacing products, such as exfoliating cleansers, wrinkle night creams, or daily moisturizers, which are known to improve skin texture and boost the cell turnover process.
2. Rejuvenating Injectables
Cosmetic injections are among the most effective anti-aging procedures Sterling Heights dermatologists recommend to their patients. They are usually available in three alternatives:
● Dermal fillers, used for filling in fine lines, wrinkles, and deep creases by repairing skin blemishes like scars;
● Injectable neurotoxins, safe and efficient options for the temporary reduction of crow’s feet, forehead lines, or furrows between the eyebrows;
● Collagen stimulators, designed to help the body restore its natural collagen stock over a long period of time, allowing a discrete, yet constant, diminishing of wrinkles and lines.
3. Energy-Based Device Therapies
Energy-based devices are designed to smooth wrinkles, resurface the skin, tighten mild skin laxity and improve various skin conditions, including vascular and pigmented skin changes, rosacea, age spots, acne scars, and spider veins. Laser and energy sources are successfully used for hair or tattoo removal, fat reduction, and sun-damage repair as well.
There are many other treatments and anti aging procedures sterling heights dermatologists make available to their female patients, depending on the particularities of each case, but, no matter the final choice of the patient, the doctor's general recommendation usually involves getting as much rest as possible and adopting a healthier lifestyle, based on exercising and a balanced diet.
